Posts by Nicole

It all starts HERE!

Posted By Nicole on Dec 1, 2022

Being accepted into the thesis stream is a humbling opportunity that will require a high level of dedication, planning, time management, focus and support. Photo by Pixabay: https://www.pexels.com/photo/black-and-white-books-education-facts-433333/

Exploring Design Models

Posted By Nicole on Nov 19, 2022

Photo by Christina Morillo: https://www.pexels.com/photo/grayscale-photo-of-man-1181366/ Choosing an appropriate design model is a crucial step in instructional design, the model selected to frame the design process will become the instruction for building an engaging learning environment that, if applied and implemented correctly, will lead to engaging learning environments and meaningful learning outcomes. Through exploring a fleet...

The Fundamental Restructuring of Education Leads to Positive Mental Health Outcomes for Society (Speculative Futures Essay)

Posted By Nicole on Oct 30, 2022

Mental Health & Education in 2030 by Kara Gillard (Personal Collection). Shared October 30, 2022 The Fundamental Restructuring of Education Leads to Positive Mental Health Outcomes for Society (Speculative Futures Essay) With a history of fragmentation within the education system and stacking global inequalities regarding access to education, it is not surprising that in the year 2030, education looks a little different – a...

Thesis Stream Application (1st Draft)

Posted By Nicole on Oct 21, 2022

I have had the luxury of pondering my research question, refining it, rewriting it and finally sharing it. I struggle with the literature review and am unsure about the format required, this question is currently outstanding but throughout the upcoming class transition, I will be exploring some of the articles I have bookmarked and really take inventory of the research available, themes, gaps and reflect on my learnings to complete...

Exploring Possible Futures – Social Fiction Writing

Posted By Nicole on Oct 19, 2022

Photo by Singkham: https://www.pexels.com/photo/clear-light-bulb-planter-on-gray-rock-1108572/ To convocate with your high school class in 2030, you are in grade 4 now, in the year 2022. There are many concerns and even more opportunities awaiting the naive nine-year-old that is accustomed to mobile learning spaces and technology-driven learning. The formal grade K-12 years have become just that, a formality; albeit a formality with...